Monthly Archives: April 2012

Tonight on American Idol the showdown really heated up. According to Ryan Seacrestthe highest number of votes were cast for the season, reaching 53 million. The final seven were all hoping their fans lit up the phone lines to support them, but one did not get their wish.

The bottom three included the obvious choices of Elise and Hollie but Colton was a shocker. Although Jimmy Iovine finally got it right and said he may be in trouble, it seemed unlikely. I was kind of hoping it would be Skylar, but country fans are loyal and seem to back her all the way. In the end, it was a bit of a surprise when Colton was sent packing. While he originally was not one of my favorites, he clearly was more of an overall standout than the others.

So who will win it all? Well, if America gets it right, the finals should include Josh and Jessica. And I believe a female singer should take it all this year. A true American Idol is consistent…confident….powerful…and sincere. And she has it all.

On another note, is it just a coincidence that the votes increased right after Jessica made the bottom? Well, it definitely adds fuel to the rumors of Idol being rigged. I’m just saying…

Side note; why did JLo have the nappy hair? What was up with that? She clearly makes enough money for a hair brush.

Many are asking “Who will leave American Idol tonight?” Well, if the competition is truly based on finding the best talent out there, it would have to be Elise. While they are all exceptionally great singers, she is now the weakest link. It just seems like she has reached her peak and has less vocal range than the others.

However, if it were based on my personal taste I would send Skylar packing. She is definitely an energetic performer and has a good voice, but somehow has not grown on me like some of the others. This is not based on her being a country singer, which is not typically my preference, it is more about her demeanor. Even Phillip Phillips earned my respect after last nights performance, and he was originally on the bottom of my list.

If the rumors about Idol “rigging” the competition to insure a young successful star emerges, the bottom three may just be a surprise. We all saw the best singer, Jessica Sanchez, almost head home last week, but I do not expect to see her on the “hot seat” tonight.

Who will leave Idol tonight? My bet is on Elise or Skylar, but we all know my picks have not always been right.

American Idolhad a close call last week with Jessica Sanchez nearly going home. Thanks to the judges she hung on for dear life when the save was used. But anyone watching the show, knows the save should have never been needed. Jessica is clearly the best singer in the competition and did not come close to deserving that scare.

According to the Idol poll below, nearly 80% of the voter’s put her in first place. So how likely is it that she received the lowest number of votes? While I don’t want to speculate, many are shouting “foul” after the surprising announcement last week.

Do the producers create this type of situation for ratings? Is it all done in a calculated move to receive free press and hype? Well, we will likely never hear the true answer to this question, but it does seem to happen every year. It could also be blamed on the lack of votes coming in because viewers “assume the favorites are safe”. But why wouldn’t they vote for their favorite?

AMERICAN IDOLis down to the wire. All of the remaining contestants are top-notch performers, so it comes down to who can stand out most. Well, tonight Phillip Phillips definitely had “his moment”. Although early on he was not my top pick, he certainly earned my respect tonight with his rendition of the Usher hit song “You Got It Bad“. His version was fresh and unexpected, which put him ahead of the pack during the first round.

They all received two opportunities to wow the fans and judges tonight. During round one Phillip was the clear winner, but round two went to Josh. Celebrating the spirit of Soul Train, the classic songs were all hits so it was nearly impossible to miss. Colton sang a unique version of one of my favorite tunes, “September”, and surprisingly enough I liked it, although the judges didn’t. Now Elise singing Marvin Gaye’s all time classic “Let’s Get It On”just did not seem to work.

After last weeks shocking announcement that Jessica Sanchez was nearly eliminated, we cannot count her out. She nailed it tonight, singing the Alicia Keys classic “Fallen”, so she is clearly still in this game.

Colton and Hollie also sang well so this will be tough ride. Josh is always consistent and fans continue to support Skylarand Elise,so it is still anyone’s game at this point. It will be interesting to see who’s in the bottom three this week, but after last shows disappointing results, I’m afraid to guess. However, if it were up to me, the bottom three would be Skylar, Elise and uhmmmmm….cannot come up with that one.

American Idol host Ryan Seacrestoffered his condolences during the shows opening tonight, in reference to the passing of Dick Clark. He was clearly saddened by the loss of his mentor and friend, who died of a massive heart attack earlier today.

But was Seacrest being groomed to replace the legendary host? Well, with him hosting American Idol, “E!”, New Year’s Rockin Eve, and pretty much every other show out there it seems obvious. Not only does he snatch up every possible gig, including a radio show, he also produces too many shows to count. This includes; all the Kardashian series, Shahs of Sunset, It’s Complicated (Denise Richards), and dozens more.

It was a smart move on his part to take Clark’s advice litterally…own all that you can, don’t just be a host. Seacrest took a small gig as the American Idol host and ran with it all the way to the bank. He is now said to be a mega multi-millionaire (if not a billionaire) and shows no sign of slowing down.

While he works hard for the money, his drive and success must be causing many in Hollywood to be green with envy. Let’s face it, the guy is only 37-years-old and will probably far surpass Dick Clark when it comes to wealth. No need to be “haters”, he has made some very intelligent and calculated moves and deserves to have it all. I just feel sorry for all the others who would really like to secure at least one of his jobs. Unfortunately for them, he seems to leave them standing in a soup kitchen line, hoping he goes on vacation.

Will Ryan Seacrest replace Dick Clark? Probably not exactly…but he will certainly become the next legend for the upcoming decades. That’s life…one person leaves and another is born.

The shocking news of the shooting of a mom and abduction of her 3-day-old baby, has caused outrage around the world. This is one of the most horrific crimes to hit Texas involving an infant in recent memory.

Police authorities reported that on Tuesday, 31-year-old registered nurse, Verna McClain shot and killed Kala Marie Golden as she left the doctor’s office. A witness reported seeing a Lexus pull up next to a car and then a struggle between the two women, before McClain shot and killed the young mom.

CNN released insider information alleging the shooter had just had a miscarriage and needed a replacement. She apparently was engaged to a man and planned to marry in May. Since he had already been told she was pregnant, desperation set in and her plan to kidnap a baby was put in motion.

Another tragic and surprising fact is that she is already a mother of three children aged 6, 10 and 16. It is also amazing that she believed she could pass a white baby as her own, since she is black. Why would someone do something so horrible? Was it post-traumatic stress syndrome or did she just snap? Not sure, but what a complete waste of a life.

Well, she can expect to spend a lifetime behind bars, McClain is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Kala Marie Golden. No jury will feel sorry for such a cold-blooded killer. The infant son, Keegan Schuchardt, was later found and will be reunited with his dad.

According to the arrest record, McClain admitted to the shooting, but the actual reason has not yet been confirmed. Lucky for the world, she is currently being held without bail…and for good reason.

What is wrong with people? Please tell me a man is NOT worth killing an innocent mother and stealing a baby. Deeply saddened for the baby, dad and family of Kala.

The legendary host and TV producer Dick Clark died today from a heart attack at the age of 82-years-old. Best known as American Bandstand host, his charm and success created a huge following around the world for decades.

During last December’s New Year’s Eve final countdown show, while hosting alongside Ryan Seacrest, it was apparent his health was in danger. He inspired many and will leave a long legacy for all hosts who follow. Obviously Seacrest has positioned himself to carry the torch in his absence, learning the importance of owning your own content, from the master.

R.I.P. Dick Clark, you will be missed by your many fans…what a hard person to replace. I remember the days of American Bandstand clearly….and loved every minute of it.